Word Study
operable
OXFORD DICTIONARY
operable, adj.
1 that can be operated.
2 suitable for treatment by surgical operation.
1 that can be operated.
2 suitable for treatment by surgical operation.
Derivative
operability n.
Etymology
LL operabilis f. L (as OPERATE)
THESAURUS
operable
achievable, actable, appliable, applicable, attainable, banausic, compassable, compliant, doable, effective, effectual, efficient, exploitable, feasible, fit, functional, in working order, manageable, maneuverable, manipulable, manipulatable, negotiable, operatable, operational, overcomable, performable, pliable, practicable, practical, pragmatic, realizable, reusable, serviceable, superable, surmountable, usable, utilizable, viable, workableFor further exploring for "operable" in Webster Dictionary Online